Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center

Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center, a comprehensive vascular practice providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the tri-state area. Under the direction of board-certified surgeon Dr. Norman Chideckel, we utilize our advanced skills and many years of experience to help patients achieve clear, beautiful and healthy legs.

With our convenient Manhattan location, Dr. Chideckel offers patients a wide range of services to treat varicose and spider veins, deep vein thrombosis, and other vascular conditions, including:

Dedicated to helping patients achieve their desired results through the most effective and minimally invasive treatments available, Dr. Chideckel and his staff take the time to talk with each individual patient and address any concerns or questions they may have before undergoing treatment. Your comfort and satisfaction are among our top priorities.

To learn more about the services provided by Dr. Chideckel, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We always welcome new patients and look forward to meeting you.

Vascular Surgery & Vein Center
108 East 96th Street
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New York, NY 10128

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Category Archives: Exercises for Varicose Veins

How Can I Strengthen My Leg Veins?

Whilst there is no proven methodology to say what will definitely prevent a person from getting varicose veins or other veins problems, there are things that are recommended to reduce the risk. These include strengthening the veins in the legs, where varicose veins usually occur.

Exercise Regularly

Exercising regularly can strengthen the muscles in the legs, such as the calf and thigh muscles. As muscles contract, becoming shorter and tighter due to being worked hard, they promote good venous tone and help improve circulation. This puts less pressure on the veins, meaning a decreased chance of varicose veins. Exercising regularly also means a decreased chance of being overweight, which is another risk factor that can cause varicose veins. The more overweight you are, the more pressure there is on the veins, which causes the valves to weaken and blood to flow in the wrong direction through the veins, causing them to become varicose.

Change Your Diet

You may not have thought this would strengthen veins, but certain foods that are rich in Vitamin C and flavonoids can work together to keep collagen (the intra-cellular structure that the walls of the veins are made of) healthy and strong. The stronger the collagen in the walls of your veins, the stronger the veins are and the less pressure will be put on the valves, reducing the risk of the veins becoming varicose. Vegetables are full of flavonoids and fruits such as oranges contain plenty of vitamin C.

Avoid Standing for Long Periods of Time

If you have a job that means you stand for long periods, gravity will cause the veins to work harder to push the blood back to the heart. This will, over time, weaken the valves in the veins and eventually they may become varicose. If you take breaks wherever possible and either sit or lie down to let gravity assist your veins. You should also walk around to stimulate blood flow. Do not sit with your legs crossed as this can cause extra pressure on the veins.

Doing any or all these things can reduce the risk factors associated with varicose veins, but there is no guarantee that despite following these tips you will not get varicose veins. If despite your best efforts, you believe you are suffering from varicose veins, contact us today to schedule an appointment with the best varicose vein doctor in NYC.

Call us today at 212-993-6133 to schedule an appointment with the best Varicose vein treatment doctor in New York City.

The Best Exercises for Varicose Veins

According to researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University, varicose veins are engorged blood vessels that are visible through your skin. They usually affect your legs and can be very painful and aesthetically unpleasant. In this condition, light to moderate exercise helps in increasing blood circulation that can significantly reduce the pain and undesirable appearance of the veins.

Sometimes exercise can retard or even prevent new varicose veins from developing. Any exercise that you choose should be performed gently, and in case you experience any discomfort or pain stop immediately. After an exercise session, it is important that you elevate and rest your legs. Here are some of the best exercises for varicose veins.

Walk Regularly

Walking is the simplest and most effecting exercise for preventing varicose veins. If you are suffering from this condition, keeping your legs in regular motion is highly recommended. Walking is a great means of enhancing the blood circulation in your legs.

Take charge of your life and give up excuses like lack of time and laziness. Don’t take that elevator, instead walk up the stairs; if your workplace is not very far, don’t take the car, walk. These apparently minor changes in your daily efforts will reap great benefits, making your legs less congested and you will feel lighter, thereby reducing any further development of varicose veins.

Start Bike Pedaling

Bike pedaling is a great exercise as it especially helps in preventing and reducing varicose veins while letting you work towards a healthier and fitter lifestyle. And if you suffer from tired legs, this exercise is just for you.

When you lie down on the floor with your back flat, keep your hands under your buttocks or, if you prefer, at your sides to prevent back overload. Then lift your legs off the floor in the air, just like you are pedaling on a bike. The higher you elevate your legs, the greater will be the circulation.

Perform Leg Lifts

Instead of the typical leg lifts that you perform in the gym, these leg lifts are geared towards improving blood circulation throughout your legs and prevent varicose veins. With your back supported lie on the ground and place your hands under your buttocks, then raise one leg maintaining it perpendicular to the floor and form an L. keep your leg in this position until you feel a sensation of blood pouring into your ankles from your feet. Repeat this exercise one leg at a time.

For completing this exercise, repeat it by lying down against a wall this time. Elevating your legs simultaneously, make an L, and lean your legs against the wall until you feel more blood circulating in your legs.

Ankle and Knee Flexing

While lying back down on the ground, raise your knee to the chest, calf bent down. Maintaining this position, roll your ankles a couple of times. Make sure you do it forcefully and slowly, not letting the foot hanging freely. Repeat numerous times, alternating legs.